Material safety data sheet
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Trade Name: Extruded Cellular PVC
Manufacturing Site: Vi-Lux Mouldings Inc.
Address: 105 Richmond Blvd, Napanee, Ontario, K7R 3Z8
Synonyms: Poly Vinyl Resin with functional additives.
Cas Number(s): N/A
Telephone Number: 613-354-4830
II COMPONENTS INFORMATION
PVC Polymer: 70-95%
Inert Fillers: 0-20%
Heat Stabilizer: 0-5%
Lubricants: 0-4%
Processing Aids: 5-10%
Impact Modifiers: 0-2%
Colorants: 0-2%
Chemical Blowing Agents: 0-2%
III PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling Point: Solid
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 0.40 - 0.75
Vapor Pressure: Solid
Melting Point: Decomposes before melting
Solubility in Water: Solid
Vapor Density: Solid
Appearance and Odor: Extruded profile
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point: Not Applicable
Autoignition Temperature Not Applicable
Flammable Limits in air
Lower: Not Applicable
Upper Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media: Water spray (fog), foam, dry chemical or CO2
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Cool exposed equipment with water spray. Use
self-contained breathing apparatus if fighting fire
in confined spaces.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard: PVC evolves hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide
and other toxic gases when burned. Exposure to
combustion products may be fatal and should be
avoided.
V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
** Pertains to dust or chips as a by-product of fabrication. **
First Aid
Eyes: Immediately flush with plenty of water. Call physician
if irritation persists.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated
clothing. Call a physician if irritation persists. Wash
clothing before reuse.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
Ingestion: Seek medical aid.
Nature of Hazard
Eyes: If exposed to high concentration of dust, physical irritation to the eyes.
Skin: This material is not expected to present a hazard to the intact skin. Molten
material will produce thermal burns.
Inhalation: Under normal conditions and with normal use, no inhalation hazard is
presented. Please refer to section IV, Fire and Explosion Data.
Ingestion: No significant health hazard can be reasonably anticipated.
Exposure Limits
Non established. Not applicable
Toxicity Data
Skin Contact: A review of the pertinent literature did not reveal specific information for
PVC.
Eye Contact: A review of the pertinent literature did not reveal specific information for
PVC.
Inhalation: Rodents exposed by the dietary or inhalation route for 6 to 24 months
have shown no significant toxicological effects.
Ingestion: See above.
Special Precautions
Avoid inhalation of combustion products.
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Conditions Contributing
to Instability: Not Applicable
to Incompatibility: Not Applicable
to Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride and other toxic fumes generated with combustion.
to Hazardous Polymerization: Not Applicable
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
When producing chips or dust from fabrication, sweep, scoop or vacuum and remove .
Dispose of only in accordance with local, state, provincial, federal regulations.
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION:
** Pertains to dust or chips as a by-product of fabrication. **
Ventilation Recommendations: General ventilation when fabricating and nuisance dust control.
Specific Personal Protection Equipment:
Respirator Protection: If dust is produced during handling, an approved particular filter
respirator should be used.
Eyes: Safety glasses or goggles.
Gloves: Necessary when handling hot or molten profile.
Other Clothing & Equipment: As necessary when handling hot or molten profile.
IX SHIPPING, TRANSFER and STORAGE
Shipping Information: Non-hazardous for transportation purposes.
Transportation and Storage
Usual Shipping Containers Crates, boxes or bundles.
Storage Transport Temperature above 150 degrees F may cause slow degradation.
Electrostatic Accumulation Hazard Yes
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Vi-Lux Mouldings believes that such information is accurate and reliable as to the date of this Material Safety Data Sheet,
but no representation, guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness
of the information. In addition, no responsibility can be assumed by Vi-Lux for any damages or injury from abnormal
use, from any failure to adhere to recommended practices, or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the product.
Dated: December 10, 2008
MSDS#: pvc-01